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Do you need nuclear power?
You don't need nuclear power, energy can be generated using other methods, fossil fuels, hydro-electric etc. However nuclear power does reduce a countries reliance on fossil fuel, which can be particularly important for countries with few fossil fuel reserves of their own. Nuclear power stations do not release CO2 into the atmosphere so do not directly contribute to global warming. Many countries are looking at an investment in nuclear power to help meet CO2 emissions targets. Nuclear power stations are also required to make plutonium for nuclear weapons. Plutonium does not occur naturally and can only be made from uranium in nuclear reactors. Any country with a nuclear weapons program will have a civilian nuclear power industry for this reason.
Why do you need nuclear power?
You don't need nuclear power, energy can be generated using other methods, fossil fuels, hydro-electric etc. However nuclear power does reduce a countries reliance on fossil fuel, which can be particularly important for countries with few fossil fuel reserves of their own. Nuclear power stations do not release CO2 into the atmosphere so do not directly contribute to global warming. Many countries are looking at an investment in nuclear power to help meet CO2 emissions targets. Nuclear power stations are also required to make plutonium for nuclear weapons. Plutonium does not occur naturally and can only be made from uranium in nuclear reactors. Any country with a nuclear weapons program will have a civilian nuclear power industry for this reason.
How it work nuclear energy?
Nuclear power stations work in pretty much the same way as fossil fuel-burning stations, except that a "chain reaction" inside a nuclear reactor makes the heat instead.The reactor uses Uranium rods as fuel, and the heat is generated by nuclear fission: neutrons smash into the nucleus of the uranium atoms, which split roughly in half and release energy in the form of heat.Carbon dioxide gas or water is pumped through the reactor to take the heat away, this then heats water to make steam.The steam drives turbines which drive generators.Modern nuclear power stations use the same type of turbines and generators as conventional power stations.In Britain, nuclear power stations are often built on the coast, and use sea water for cooling the steam ready to be pumped round again. This means that they don't have the huge "cooling towers" seen at other power stations.The reactor is controlled with "control rods", made of boron, which absorb neutrons. When the rods are lowered into the reactor, they absorb more neutrons and the fission process slows down. To generate more power, the rods are raised and more neutrons can crash into uranium atoms.
What do most power stations around the world use as their source of energy to make electricity?
Coal is still the largest energy supply for power stations, with natural gas in second place. Of course this does vary from one country to another, for example if hydro is widely available this will be used, as in Canada, and France uses mainly nuclear.
Can nuclear power plants make nuclear weapons?
It can produce low grade plutonium that need be extracted from the used nuclear fuel through used fuel reprocessing. However, power reactors are subject to the international nuclear safeguards to prevent its misuse.
Why nuclear power stations are not renewable?
The nuclear fuel is not renewable, it is obtained by mining and we can't make it from anything else that occurs in nature.
Availability of natural rescources for power stations?
Thermal - burns coal or oil to make power Nuclear - uses radioactive fuel to make power Natural - takes energy from winds, water flows, sunshine, natural steam.
How do you use natural gas as energy?
It can be burned in gas cookers, or gas fires or used in power stations to fuel turbines which drive alternators to make electricity.
Why you should carry on using coal power stations?
We should carry on using coal power stations because we can make them eco-friendly.
Does it matter if you mix different brands of power steering fluid?
Mixing brands of power steering fuel does not make a difference. Just be sure to not mix different types of fuels.
What fuel is used to make power?
gasoline.
Are digital TV stations operating at half power?
I wouldn't say that they're all running at half power, but most likely some type of power reduction. Why? To make room for more TV stations and coverage areas.
How does a fuel cell power a car?
it squirts hydrogen throgh a fuel cell to make electricity to power the car
Would a dirty fuel filter make the engine have lack power?
If it is restricting the flow of fuel, it can cause low power.
Why can't Hawaii make fuel?
Hawaii can make fuel. This state produces sewage, and algae can be grown on sewage to produce liquid fuel. Other energy sources would include wind power and solar power.
Why is coal ground into fine dust in power stations?
to increase the surface area to make the rate of reaction faster
Does a 2000 Jeep Wrangler have a fuel cutoff if so where is it?
No it does not...If your fuel pump is not providing you fuel make sure t has power during cranking this will require you too have someone crank it while you test for power....One wire will have power all the time this is your fuel level sensor power you should have 2 wires that have power...If you do....Replace your fuel pump and the filter.
